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The United States Ambassador to Kenya, Margaret Whitman, paid a visit to the International Rescue Committee's (IRC) Women Empowerment Centre in Lodwar, a hub of resilience and empowerment that serves as a safe space for women and girls in the community to access vocational training and crucial psychosocial support services, especially for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). The United States Ambassador to Kenya, Ambassador Whitman, said,  "I am […]

Signing on the Official Condolences Book at the Namibian Prime Minister’s Office on the passing of the 3rd President of Namibia - Dr Hage G Geingob. May his soul rest in peace and his legacy for the economic improvement and better livelihood of all Namibians continues. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs Malaysia.    

Premier Alan Winde, Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning as well as senior members of the Western Cape Government were this morning updated by Eskom on the electricity outage in the Central Karoo and parts of the Overberg. The Western Cape Government is monitoring the situation closely and is prioritising safe drinking water, food security and access to critical health care for affected […]

Kenya and Toyota Tsusho Corporation of Japan have signed a framework agreement for collaboration in vehicle manufacturing and renewable energy development. The agreement will see Toyota set up a vehicle manufacturing plant in the country. The company has committed an initial investment of Kshs 800 million in the Kenya Thika vehicle manufacturers. President William Ruto said the move will bolster Kenya’s industrial sector, strengthen Kenya-Japan ties and expand opportunities for […]

A group of young women from across Libya joined Deputy Special Representative for the Secretary General and Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Georgette Gagnon, on a visit to Leptis Magna to highlight the importance of Libya’s cultural heritage for the country’s future and its young people. The young women, participants from across Libya in the UNSMIL-led Ra’idat training programme, toured the UNESCO World Heritage site and joined DSRSG Gagnon at the […]

​​In an effort to encourage increased trade cooperation between Indonesia and Sudan, the Indonesian Embassy in Khartoum once again facilitated the implementation of a virtual business meeting between the Director of the Sudanese Company Samfull International, Co. Ltd., Mr. Mohamed Abdelellah Zarog ElHassan, with Mrs. Putri Aliya Ningtyas from CV Sumber Alam Lestari. On this occasion, PF Economics of the Indonesian Embassy in Khartoum, Mr. Bambang Prihartadi encouraged the two […]

''Is [female genital mutilation] religious?'' Under a tree in the quiet village of Dalocha Woreda in Central Ethiopia region, Nuritu Sirbar, the Head of the Dalocha district Women and Children's Affairs Office, challenged community and religious leaders four years ago to justify a deeply ingrained tradition – female genital mutilation (FGM). The answers provided by the elders reflected a struggle between tradition and the growing realization of the severe health […]

Mukuru (www.Mukuru.com), Africa’s leading financial services platform, has partnered with the Zambia Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU) under the Ministry of Health, to bring much-needed aid as 62 districts across the country battle the outbreak of cholera that has placed its vaccination rollout under pressure as stocks face increased demand. Mukuru Country Manager, Ken Mbewe, says, “I am pleased to report that we successfully carried out the donation on […]

In the arid lands of Somalia, where recurring droughts, famines, and floods afflict the population, women and girls in particular bear the brunt of climate-induced crises. Yet, despite Somalia's dual challenges of climate crises and armed conflict, a transformative initiative is reshaping lives, offering alternative livelihood opportunities, and bolstering resilience among the most vulnerable. The Women’s Leadership, Empowerment, Access, and Protection of Women and Girls in Crisis (LEAP) Programme, generously […]